Chapter 189 Actually, You're Quite Gentle

Simon didn't pressure her further, most likely because he feared she might reconsider. Afterward, he mentioned that his wife's relatives didn't believe he had a daughter and insisted on meeting her. They even wanted a paternity test, which required Bella's cooperation. She agreed to the paternity test and refused to entertain anything else as she didn't have time to deal with those people. During her lunch break, she went with Simon to carry out the test, but the results would take a few days. Bella secretly wished the test would reveal that they weren't biologically related. At least then, it would provide some redemption for her and her mother's awful life. But deep down, she knew it was impossible. Her cold and sinusitis hadn't improved despite taking medication throughout the day. She felt tired all day, but thankfully, no important surgeries were scheduled. Otherwise, she would've been in trouble. After coming home from work, she didn't even eat dinner. She took her medic